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Vintage Silver Plate Ice Bucket Formed as a Coil of Rope by Valenti and Tongs
Vintage Silver Plate Ice Bucket Formed as a Coil of Rope by Valenti and Tongs

Vintage Silver Plate Ice Bucket Formed as a Coil of Rope by Valenti and Tongs

By Valenti

Located in Nantucket, MA

Large Mid-twentieth century silver plate ice bucket marked "Valenti / Made in Spain" and modeled as

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Asparagus Tongs
Asparagus Tongs

Asparagus Tongs

Located in New Orleans, LA

Set of 6 Antique Sheffield Silver-plate (Kings Pattern) Asparagus Tongs

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Tableware

Silver Salad Tongs by Micheal Graves for  Swid Powell and Reed & Barton
Silver Salad Tongs by Micheal Graves for  Swid Powell and Reed & Barton

Silver Salad Tongs by Micheal Graves for Swid Powell and Reed & Barton

By Swid Powell, Michael Graves (b.1934)

Located in Oakland, CA

Memphis style silver plate salad tongs designed by architect, industrial designer and educator

Category

1990s American Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver, Silver Plate

Ice Bucket with tongs, Cassetti Silversmiths, Florence 1968
Ice Bucket with tongs, Cassetti Silversmiths, Florence 1968

Ice Bucket with tongs, Cassetti Silversmiths, Florence 1968

By Cassetti

Located in Roma, RM

Ice Bucket with tongs, Cassetti Silversmiths, Florence 1968 Product Details Dimensions: 24 W x 19 H

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Carl Aubock Nickel-Plated Ice Bucket And Tongs, Brass, Vienna, 1950s,
Carl Aubock Nickel-Plated Ice Bucket And Tongs, Brass, Vienna, 1950s,

Carl Aubock Nickel-Plated Ice Bucket And Tongs, Brass, Vienna, 1950s,

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful modernist ice bucket and tongs, designed and executed by Carl Aubock, Vienna, in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Nickel-Plated Ice Bucket and Tongs, Brass & Wicker, Austria, 1950s
Carl Auböck Nickel-Plated Ice Bucket and Tongs, Brass & Wicker, Austria, 1950s

Carl Auböck Nickel-Plated Ice Bucket and Tongs, Brass & Wicker, Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A stunning Mid-Century Modern ice bucket with tongs (Model 3703), designed and crafted by

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass, Nickel

English Sheffield Ice Bucket with Petite Tongs
English Sheffield Ice Bucket with Petite Tongs

English Sheffield Ice Bucket with Petite Tongs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

English Sheffield ice bucket with glass liner and petite tongs that attach to the inside of the lid.

Category

Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Set of Silver Plate Coffee Set
Vintage Set of Silver Plate Coffee Set

Vintage Set of Silver Plate Coffee Set

Located in Pasadena, CA

Vintage set of six silver plate coffee spoons and sugar tongs in original box. Dimensions of

Category

Vintage 1930s Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Gucci Silverplate Ice Bucket With Bamboo Handle and Ice Tongs Signed
Gucci Silverplate Ice Bucket With Bamboo Handle and Ice Tongs Signed

Gucci Silverplate Ice Bucket With Bamboo Handle and Ice Tongs Signed

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

A silver plate with bamboo handle Gucci made in Italy ice bucket with ice tongs. Both ice bucket

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Carl Auböck Walnut Sugar Pot with Nickel-Plated Brass Rope Bound Handle & Tongs
Carl Auböck Walnut Sugar Pot with Nickel-Plated Brass Rope Bound Handle & Tongs

Carl Auböck Walnut Sugar Pot with Nickel-Plated Brass Rope Bound Handle & Tongs

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in London, GB

screws are nickel-plated brass. Also bound in rope are the sugar tongs who's main body is made from

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass, Nickel

SOLD 1950s Sculptural Silverplated Thin Ice Tongs Style Spratling Taxco Mexico
SOLD 1950s Sculptural Silverplated Thin Ice Tongs Style Spratling Taxco Mexico

SOLD 1950s Sculptural Silverplated Thin Ice Tongs Style Spratling Taxco Mexico

By William Spratling

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1950s sculptural barware silver plated ice tongs in the style of William Spratling Mexico Taxco

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Extra Large Tommi Parzinger Ice Bucket with Silver Plate Tools
Extra Large Tommi Parzinger Ice Bucket with Silver Plate Tools

Extra Large Tommi Parzinger Ice Bucket with Silver Plate Tools

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Sexy Tommi Parzinger ice bucket in a brown and cream painted finish and silver plated lid, tongs

Category

Vintage 1960s American Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

1990s Modernist Silver Plated Ice Bucket and Tongue by Lino Sabattini
1990s Modernist Silver Plated Ice Bucket and Tongue by Lino Sabattini

1990s Modernist Silver Plated Ice Bucket and Tongue by Lino Sabattini

By Christofle, Sabattini Argenteria, Lino Sabattini

Located in Aci Castello, IT

functional craftsmanship. The ice bucket and tongs are made from high-quality metal, plated with silver. The

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Ice Bucket by Aldo Tura for TURA
Silver Plated Ice Bucket by Aldo Tura for TURA

Silver Plated Ice Bucket by Aldo Tura for TURA

By Aldo Tura

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

the original matching elegant silver plated ice tongs. This special ice bucket is in mint condition

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Goatskin

Antique Victorian Ladies Traveling Silver on Copper Vanity Hair Curling Tongs
Antique Victorian Ladies Traveling Silver on Copper Vanity Hair Curling Tongs

Antique Victorian Ladies Traveling Silver on Copper Vanity Hair Curling Tongs

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally fine and rare example of an English Victorian silver plate cased ladies travelling

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Sheffield Plate, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

G.F.KELLNER cocktail set, INDIA RAILWAY
G.F.KELLNER cocktail set, INDIA RAILWAY

G.F.KELLNER cocktail set, INDIA RAILWAY

By Marlene Kellner

Located in Dereham, GB

ice tongs, and small silver plated fruit tongs, [3 items] Makers stamp Alpha H.B.& H with crown on top

Category

Vintage 1930s Indian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Ice Bucket with Silver Plate Tongs
Art Deco Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Ice Bucket with Silver Plate Tongs

Art Deco Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Ice Bucket with Silver Plate Tongs

By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.

Located in Nantucket, MA

Fine cut glass ice bucket with sterling silver rim and bail handle, marked "Sterling" and with the

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Silver Plate Serving Tongs Vintage, Sweden, 1920s
Art Nouveau Silver Plate Serving Tongs Vintage, Sweden, 1920s

Art Nouveau Silver Plate Serving Tongs Vintage, Sweden, 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

piece is in a rare and antique 'Angel' design. Made of silver plated metal, it will make a nice addition

Category

20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Alphonse Debain French Silver Plate Rococo Reticulated Asparagus Tongs
Alphonse Debain French Silver Plate Rococo Reticulated Asparagus Tongs

Alphonse Debain French Silver Plate Rococo Reticulated Asparagus Tongs

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This is an absolutely gorgeous set of silver plate asparagus tongs in the rococo style made by

Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Mid Century Silver plated Repousse Ice Bucket with Tongs
Vintage Mid Century Silver plated Repousse Ice Bucket with Tongs

Vintage Mid Century Silver plated Repousse Ice Bucket with Tongs

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage repousse finish brass silverplated ice bucket with tongs. This beautifully aged

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

1950s Silver Plate Barware Sculptural Ice Tongs Mexico Style William Spratling
1950s Silver Plate Barware Sculptural Ice Tongs Mexico Style William Spratling

1950s Silver Plate Barware Sculptural Ice Tongs Mexico Style William Spratling

By William Spratling, Taxco

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1950s Silver Plate Barware Ice Tongs Mexico Los Castillo Taxco In the Style of William Spratling

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Mid Century Silver Plate Ice Bucket and Tongs with Lizards by Wolmar Castillo
Mid Century Silver Plate Ice Bucket and Tongs with Lizards by Wolmar Castillo

Mid Century Silver Plate Ice Bucket and Tongs with Lizards by Wolmar Castillo

By Wolmar Castillo

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Whimsical vintage ice bucket and tongs handcrafted in hammered copper with a silver plate finish

Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Stone, Silver Plate, Copper

Vintage Barware Modern Ice Cube Tongs Nickel Plated
Vintage Barware Modern Ice Cube Tongs Nickel Plated

Vintage Barware Modern Ice Cube Tongs Nickel Plated

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Vintage barware modern ice cube tongs nickel plated Nickel plated Measures: 7 length x 2.5 width

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Nickel

Michael Aram Eagle Talon Claw Tongs
Michael Aram Eagle Talon Claw Tongs

Michael Aram Eagle Talon Claw Tongs

By Michael Aram

Located in Ferndale, MI

Metalware designer, Michael Aram's eagle talon claw tongs. Perfect as ice tongs for your bar

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Gothic Revival Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Lino Sabattini Serving Bowl & Tongs, circa 1970
Lino Sabattini Serving Bowl & Tongs, circa 1970

Lino Sabattini Serving Bowl & Tongs, circa 1970

By Lino Sabattini

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Lino Sabattini silver plated serving bowl & tongs, circa 1970. This set retains the original boxes

Category

20th Century Italian Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

Carl Auböck Nickel-Plated Ice Bucket and Tongs, Brass, Austria, 1950s
Carl Auböck Nickel-Plated Ice Bucket and Tongs, Brass, Austria, 1950s

Carl Auböck Nickel-Plated Ice Bucket and Tongs, Brass, Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful Mid-Century Modern ice bucket and tongs, designed and executed by Carl Auböck, Vienna

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Lino Sabattini for Christofle Ice Bucket and Tongs, 1970s
Lino Sabattini for Christofle Ice Bucket and Tongs, 1970s

Lino Sabattini for Christofle Ice Bucket and Tongs, 1970s

By Christofle, Lino Sabattini

Located in CA, CA

Lino Sabattini for Christofle of Paris silver plated ice bucket and tongs. Both of elegant and

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century Modern Ice Bucket with Tongs Made by Christofle Gallia
Mid-Century Modern Ice Bucket with Tongs Made by Christofle Gallia

Mid-Century Modern Ice Bucket with Tongs Made by Christofle Gallia

By Gallia

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Beautiful silver plated bucket for ice cubes from the French brand Gallia (part of Christofle). On

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Art Deco Silverplate Ice Tongs Barware, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Silverplate Ice Tongs Barware, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Silverplate Ice Tongs Barware, 1930s

Located in New York, NY

Vintage silverplate ice tongs from the 1930s. An elegant art deco scroll pattern graces each side

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Val St Lambert Crystal and Gold-Plated Ice Bucket with Tongs, Belgium, 1950s
Val St Lambert Crystal and Gold-Plated Ice Bucket with Tongs, Belgium, 1950s

Val St Lambert Crystal and Gold-Plated Ice Bucket with Tongs, Belgium, 1950s

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in Richmond, Surrey

Val St Lambert crystal and gold-plated cocktail ice bucket with tongs. Barware Belgium, 1950s. A

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Cut Glass

Antique Art Deco Silver Plate Ice Bucket Cooler, 1920s
Antique Art Deco Silver Plate Ice Bucket Cooler, 1920s

Antique Art Deco Silver Plate Ice Bucket Cooler, 1920s

Located in London, GB

This is wonderful antique English Art Deco silver plated ice bucket and tongs by the silversmiths S

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

French Black Glass Ice Bucket Seashell Tongs, circa 1970s France
French Black Glass Ice Bucket Seashell Tongs, circa 1970s France

French Black Glass Ice Bucket Seashell Tongs, circa 1970s France

Located in New York, NY

A chic French black glass ice bucket with ice tongs, of the '70s Modern period, circa 1970s, France

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Rare signed Carl Auböck no.3703 ice bucket and tongs
Rare signed Carl Auböck no.3703 ice bucket and tongs

Rare signed Carl Auböck no.3703 ice bucket and tongs

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Munich, DE

very rare and signed carl auböck ice bucket and tongs. complete and possibly never used.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel, Nickel

Art Deco Silver Plate Tea Spoon Set, Walker & Hall, Sheffield
Art Deco Silver Plate Tea Spoon Set, Walker & Hall, Sheffield

Art Deco Silver Plate Tea Spoon Set, Walker & Hall, Sheffield

By Walker & Hall

Located in Dallas, TX

Really nice quality Art Deco British old sheffield plate silver plated tea spoons with sugar tongs

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Cartier Glass Ice Bucket or Pail in Sterling with Gilt Handle and Tongs
Cartier Glass Ice Bucket or Pail in Sterling with Gilt Handle and Tongs

Cartier Glass Ice Bucket or Pail in Sterling with Gilt Handle and Tongs

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

, sterling with gilt plated handle and tongs. Two-pronged tongs can rest on the edge-wall of the piece. A

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Gold Plate

19th Century Victorian Silver Plated Serving Tongs
19th Century Victorian Silver Plated Serving Tongs

19th Century Victorian Silver Plated Serving Tongs

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A beautiful pair of English Victorian silver plated serving tongs with pierced and etched

Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

French Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated Metal Ice Tongs by Jacques Adnet
French Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated Metal Ice Tongs by Jacques Adnet

French Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated Metal Ice Tongs by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Port Hope, ON

This beautifully designed pair of Mid-Century Modern, silver plated and sprung ice tongs is the

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver

Christolfe Plate with Claw Tongs
Christolfe Plate with Claw Tongs

Christolfe Plate with Claw Tongs

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautiful gold colored metal plate with claw tongs by Christolfe. Great for dinner parties.

Category

20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Metal

Jacques Adnet Chrome-plated Ice Tongs
Jacques Adnet Chrome-plated Ice Tongs

Jacques Adnet Chrome-plated Ice Tongs

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Chrome-plated ice tongs by famous French modernist designer, Jacques Adnet.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

20th Century Edwardian Silver Handled Serving Tongs, Sheffield, 1909
20th Century Edwardian Silver Handled Serving Tongs, Sheffield, 1909

20th Century Edwardian Silver Handled Serving Tongs, Sheffield, 1909

By James Barber

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

Nice English Edwardian silver handled and silver plated serving tongs with pierced and engraved

Category

Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Atkin Brothers Set of Eight Individual English Silver Asparagus Serving Tongs
Atkin Brothers Set of Eight Individual English Silver Asparagus Serving Tongs

Atkin Brothers Set of Eight Individual English Silver Asparagus Serving Tongs

By Atkin Brothers

Located in Pau, FR

Great set of eight individual English silver asparagus serving tongs, with detailed decorative

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Set of 6 Cristofle Escargot Platters & Tongs, Silverplate
Set of 6 Cristofle Escargot Platters & Tongs, Silverplate

Set of 6 Cristofle Escargot Platters & Tongs, Silverplate

By Christofle

Located in Southampton, NY

Set of 6 Cristofle Escargot Platters & Tongs, Silverplate, France 1920's 6 tongs and 6 platters

Category

Early 20th Century French Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Emilia Castillo Silverplate & Malachite Ice Bucket with Serving Tongs
Emilia Castillo Silverplate & Malachite Ice Bucket with Serving Tongs

Emilia Castillo Silverplate & Malachite Ice Bucket with Serving Tongs

By Emilia Castillo

Located in New York, NY

ball feet; includes a large matching pair of serving tongs. Dimensions: 6 1/4 inches long; 12 inches

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Barware

Materials

Malachite, Silver Plate

French Art Deco Cocktail Shaker Matching Ice Bucket and Tongs
French Art Deco Cocktail Shaker Matching Ice Bucket and Tongs

French Art Deco Cocktail Shaker Matching Ice Bucket and Tongs

Located in Oakland, CA

French Art Deco Cocktail Shaker Matching Ice Bucket and Tongs. Excellent original condition

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Original Michael Aram Hands and Feet Ice Bucket Pair with Tongs
Original Michael Aram Hands and Feet Ice Bucket Pair with Tongs

Original Michael Aram Hands and Feet Ice Bucket Pair with Tongs

By Michael Aram

Located in Richmond, VA

. Offered are two silver plated footed ice buckets with one pair of tongs. A later and lesser detailed

Category

1990s Unknown Organic Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

20th Century Art Deco Cut-Glass and Silver Plated Ice Bucket
20th Century Art Deco Cut-Glass and Silver Plated Ice Bucket

20th Century Art Deco Cut-Glass and Silver Plated Ice Bucket

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A nice English Art Deco panel cut-glass and silver plated ice bucket with ice tongs and drainer

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Silver Plated Serving Tongs
19th Century Silver Plated Serving Tongs

19th Century Silver Plated Serving Tongs

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A nice pair of English Victorian silver plated serving tongs with beautiful engraved and pierced

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Ice Bucket with Tongs 1960s Italian
Silver Plated Ice Bucket with Tongs 1960s Italian

Silver Plated Ice Bucket with Tongs 1960s Italian

By Lino Sabattini

Located in London, GB

Silver plated ice bucket complete with tongs, Italian, 1960

Category

20th Century Italian Barware

21st Century Silver Plate and Horn Champagne/Ice Bucket and Tongs S/2
21st Century Silver Plate and Horn Champagne/Ice Bucket and Tongs S/2

21st Century Silver Plate and Horn Champagne/Ice Bucket and Tongs S/2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

21st century silver plate and horn inlay champagne/ice bucket and tongs set of two pieces. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

1930s Art Deco Ice Tongs
1930s Art Deco Ice Tongs

1930s Art Deco Ice Tongs

Located in Stamford, CT

English Art Deco ice tongs with ball detailing, circa 1930.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

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Silver Plated Tongs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of silver plated tongs available for sale. The range of distinct silver plated tongs — often made from metal, silver and silver plate — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of silver plated tongs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of silver plated tongs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau silver plated tongs are of considerable interest. Silver plated tongs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Carl Auböck, Christofle and Lino Sabattini are consistently popular.

How Much are Silver Plated Tongs?

Silver plated tongs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $475, while the lowest priced sells for $160 and the highest can go for as much as $3,475.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Silver Plated Tongs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To tell silver from silver plating, try holding a strong magnet near the item. If the magnet is attracted to the piece, it is most likely silver-plated, as solid silver is unlikely to be magnetic. You can also check the hallmarks. Markings that say silver plate, EP, EPNS, EPBM or BP indicate plating. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate the piece. Explore a large selection of silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Triple-plated silver is silverware manufactured with a certain technique. Specifically, the manufacturer has applied three layers of silver plating to the base metal during the production process to ensure its durability. You will sometimes see triple-plating described as "Treble Plate." Find a large selection of silverware from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sheffield silver plate usually refers to electroplated silverware produced in Sheffield, England. Prior to electroplating, Sheffield silver was associated with a particular process of layered construction which consisted of copper and silver. Today, this older form of silver is usually referred to by collectors as “Old Sheffield Silver Plate.” Shop a collection of Sheffield silver from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    The mark for silver plating varies. In the U.S., the most common markings are EP, EPNS, A1 and B1. A UK silver plate may feature a wide range of markings. You can find pictures of these identifying marks on trusted online resources and use them to determine if a particular piece is silver-plated. Alternatively, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The hallmark for silver plate depends on the manufacturer. Most often, companies do not place hallmarks on silver plate. This differs from sterling silver, which usually bears a 925 mark. In some cases, companies may stamp "plated" or a similar term, but this is uncommon. On 1stDibs, find a range of silver plate serveware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The silver plate commonly used during the 18th century is Sheffield plate. It is a combination of silver and copper. By the mid 19th century, most silver plate pieces featured electroplating. Find a collection of Sheffield plate silver ware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    The difference between a silver plate and a Sheffield plate is that one item is a type of the other. Silverplate, which is sometimes spelled silver-plate or silver plate, is the general name for any silver wares made predominantly of a base metal finished with a thin layer of pure silver.

    Developed in the 1700s by Thomas Boulsover in Sheffield, England, Sheffield silverplate is a specific type of silverplate created by fusing silver with copper. This new material felt like silver but was substantially cheaper. It was then used to produce a variety of serveware, candlesticks, buttons, tea sets and more.

    Find antique Sheffield silverplate and other silverplate objects for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if your teapot is silver or silver plated, look for markings. Sterling silver teapots often show some type of markings, while silver plate pieces rarely have hallmarks. An expert licensed appraiser can assist with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted silver teapots.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To tell if a silver plate is real silver, first try holding a magnet close to it. If the magnet sticks, the piece may be silver-plated, meaning that it is primarily a base metal with a thin layer of pure silver over top. Alternatively, a magnetic plate may be crafted out of an entirely different material that simply has a silver-tone appearance. You can also research any hallmarks on the plate using trusted online resources or ask a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to give their expert opinion on the material. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of silver plates.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Silver plate is generally not worth very much because the silver is simply coating a base metal. Therefore they do not hold any monetary worth.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To tell if silver is solid or plated, try holding a magnet near it. Solid silver is not magnetic, but the base metals used in silver plating often are. As a result, if the magnet sticks strongly, the piece likely features silver plating. Another way to determine the materials is to look for markings. On silver wares produced in the U.S., the markings “STER,” “925” or “.925” usually indicate solid silver, while “EP,” “EPNS,” “A1” and “AA” typically indicate silver plating. When in doubt, seek the opinion of a knowledgeable expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. Find a variety of silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    What silver plate is worth today varies. Because silver plate pieces contain only minimal amounts of silver, they usually don't have much value on the scrap market. However, silver plate, which is sometimes spelled silver-plate or silverplate, may be worth something due to its style, type, age, maker, rarity and overall condition. Some silver plate makers that are popular among collectors include Reed & Barton, Gorham, Sheffield Cutlers Company, Christofle, Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Lino Sabattini, Elkington & Co. and Mappin & Webb. If you'd like a professional opinion on how much items in your collection may be worth, a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can assist you. Explore a large collection of antique and vintage Sheffield silver plate and other silver plate on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    How you read silver plate hallmarks depends on the origin of the piece. Makers in different countries utilize varying systems for hallmarking their silver plate pieces, and these systems have evolved over time. For example, some British makers indicated the highest quality of silver plate with an A1 hallmark and the second highest with an A. Since there is so much variation, the best way to interpret hallmarks on a particular piece is to consult trusted online resources, a certified appraiser or a knowledgeable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a range of silver plate pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Set the silver-plated item line glass bowl lined with aluminum foil. Mix boiling water with baking soda and pour over the item. After 5 to 10 minutes, remove the item, rinse under warm water, and dry.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Silver-plated flatware does tarnish.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, silver-plated items will not have a hallmark or ‘925’ stamp. Silver-plated refers to when an item, usually brass, has been coated in a thin layer of silver. You can shop a collection of authentic silver-plated items from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.